“My arm is getting tired from all these stones I keep throwing from my glass house.” God your channel is magnificent.

That rant about coffee shops went on way too long because coffee shops are stupid and I hate them.

Don't forget: If somebody gives a reasonable critique of something you like, praising its good points while also pointing out the areas in which it needs improvement, they're obviously a hater since they didn't just celebrate every single thing about it, and you should engage in a flame war with them until the sun burns out.

"After all, only you can save pop culture from [insert -ism here]!" Hahaha, yes, this

And remember, the more obscenities the better, it helps add a layer of urgency, meaning the author will feel and connect with the critique the better!

Authors think Praise=Criticism Random people on the internet think Hate=Criticism

I kinda wanted to see how that Mary Sue story ends.... the last thing is Jeff suggesting they get oiled up and.... donate to charity?

This video should be mandatory seen by anyone who should be allowed to do something on the internet.

“I think this critic is really bad. They seem to be writing for the sake of how wittily they can destroy a work, rather than trying to provide helpful critique to the author. Not really worth listening to.” “Coward. You just can’t handle criticism.”

Imagine how meta it would get if CinemaSins comments on this video

"Don't bother to explain *why* it's bad!" This is my favorite part of the whole video. I think this is perfect terrible writing advice, sums up the majority of bad feedback.

3:20 _Puts up the most horrible thing ever written by a man and expects people to not google it_ You know what you did, and you should feel bad.

Do a love tesseract! It's like a love triangle but with 16 characters! That not only makes it unimaginably convoluted for readers, but critics can't accurately attack it without knowing everything about your story! Plus it references high level mathematics so you can stand atop your knowledge and laugh at the rest of the population for not being able to comprehend your genius!

Everybody's a critic. Which is perfectly fine, as long as they keep a relative level head about it.

Love triangles are totally a running gag now, JP. I'm sorry. You are now forever saddled with the terrible burden of referencing them. XD

I have a piece of advice for anyone attending a writing workshop: You don't even have to read the stories written by your fellow classmates! All you have to do is listen to what everyone else says in their critiques and piggyback off of them, saying "I agree with what they said," while tossing in a bunch of other vague criticisms like ""x' is cliche" and "you need more character development." It's easy!

ALL HAIL THE LOVE TRIANGLE

Don't forget about commas! There is no good review without rambling about every single place the author misplaced a comma!

My criticism pet peeves: - Treating all flaws as equally serious, especially when commenting on a noob's work. Someone's first work will be full of flaws and they'll likely delete it later in embarrassment. But they can't focus on all of them at once, so a rant that puts equal stress on things that can be fixed at their current skill level, things they should practice towards in the near future, and things that really won't come without more experience, doesn't tell them anything useful at all. - Thinking you can always pinpoint where something went wrong. Like there's a hundred steps between an idea and a final work, but you can ALWAYS tell which one the artist doesn't master and how strange, it's always either something that can't be fixed so they should quit, or something revealing a shameful hidden aspect of their personality so they should quit. - Posting your hilariously hyperlative critic to a cringe media forum. Nothing more constructive than submitting some 12 years old's Pokemon fanfic to worstfictionever dot net and have a hundred edgelords flooding their comments for a couple of weeks.

I got a client I'm helping right now with his book. Poor guy actually was expecting me to rip it to shreds, probably due to a number troll reviewers he'd had to put up with. As that paralleled my own experience with a script I'm writing with a partner, I took the time to point out strengths and weaknesses. Memo to anyone who thinks they know better than the published: should you ever get past your fear to write your own script, don't be surprised to find out how hard it is to get things straight.

Thank you for existing

120 days of Sodom "If you value your sanity do not look up this book!" Me: Challenge accepted Me (later): I have seen things...

What's also aggravating is when hateful trolls try to play the victim. They'll send the most hateful insults and threats to someone on social media, and then when they get blocked, they'll cry that they got blocked just because they offered a little "criticism". 🙄😤. Edit- Kudos for pointing out how ridiculous the idea that someone will give up what they're doing because someone criticized them is. I wonder about those people who think insulting and threatening others will make them bow down to them. They probably had bad parents who defended everything they did, so now they get they'll get whatever they want just by throwing a tantrum.

Hi, I'm here to give some constructive criticism for you: Quit writing. Hope I helped! Not bad over-all; just implement my advice, and I think you'll have promise!

I haven’t watched the video yet, is there a love triangle?

Lets not forget the worst critic of them all The one that destroys everything you worked for,every word you write they critize you for it,they tell you you will never be anything good,that you will have nothing after you are done That critic Is You.

Don't forget to be critical with really young writers to get some really juicy insult potential and to crush out the ambition and motivation of future creators.

Do not forget to be offended when someone criticise you back.

„Critisism should be used in order to cut loose and put other authors down while elevating your own position“ *unrelated image* A few moments later „Tearing people down is really great entertaining and great for strocking ones own ego...dont forget to be snarky too“ *another unrelated image* Yet even more few moments later. „...and go over every every minor error in excrutiating detail“ *yet another unrelated image*

"it might be their turn" Well good thing there's already a vid for that and we know what to do.

On one side, there’s TAKING criticism: “How dare they not like my writing/art! There’s no possible way that anything I do needs improving! They’re just not reading/looking at it right!” Then there’s GIVING criticism: “Ugh how dare they respond to my totally well-thought out comment about how their story filled with magic sucks because It lacks logic!? I must be the only smart person on the internet!”

It's okay, your channel is -mocking- criticizing entire genres. That's not subject to the same rules as criticizing specific people, because genres don't have feelings that can be hurt. At least, I _hope_ not. If they do, and they've been biding their time to wreak their vengeance on those who mocked them, then we're all doomed...

I’m going to show this video to the entire SCP Community. Thank you for your service to my channel lol.

"Why learn to break down a story to understand why it`s popular when instead you can attack it because it`s popular. Telling diehard fans they are stupid for liking something will most definitely win them over." The Hipster Creed.

In my college writing class (and probably many others), we were paired with another student and told to write a critique of their essay. The professor gave us specific advice for how to write the critiques and graded them. I think I learned as much from writing the critique as I did from writing the paper.

I knew this was coming ever since the "Taking Criticism" video was released.

"Giving criticism is not a skill" I am glad this channel is pretty much entirely sarcastic, otherwise I would be very angry. As someone who criticizes stories and writing a lot, I know how best to do things: be polite to those who you don't know, or people who are just asking for criticism. If they obviously prefer politeness, keep being polite until they go horribly wrong. If they're small, they may have gotten to know you somewhat and realized that you actually getting angry may be an indicator of them screwing up royally. There's one person, he wrote a story rather similar to another, more popular story. I compared the first two chapters in a really long post, mostly positive towards the new story. I continued to read it, and then one chapter came along which was so poorly written that I went a bit off the rails. "There is a feeling I don't usually feel when reading, and it was surfacing during this. There are only 2 other times that I can remember feeling this: one was when someone said that men are bad, disgusting, and vile." Just a little bit. So anyways, after that, we had a discussion (a civil one, mind you) in which he asked me for advice on what exactly he did wrong (showed me his thought process) and I showed how those things may not be clear or lead to an entirely different conclusion. The two major aspects are that you keep yourself polite and constructive, and even when you get very angry, at least keep it constructive. Never just say "you suck" or "this sucks" since one's an ad hominem, and both don't have any meaning. "Actual constructive criticism in a comment thread? Have I struck gold or found Shangri-La?"

**Marvel movie spoiler** Thank you about mentioning target audience. I read movie reviews of people that don't like what I like because maybe I missed something. This female critic always complains and says the marvel movies are bad because there is no romance. When I read that she only likes romantic comedies all I thought was, then why the fuck is she watching action films if she is biased against the genre. If it's romance she wants, then will she be embarrassed if the movies follow the comics of why Thanos is collecting the infinity stones?

Once, I saw someone genuinely say they thought telling an artist that their art is horrible and that they should off themselves was a good way to offer encouragement

I had a friend who volunteered to help edit a story of mine. At first she was good and gave helpful comments, but when it was finished, and I asked her to look over it, she read one page, called the whole thing boring and terrible. Litterally, she said that it was the worst book she ever read. From one page.

I have some neat ideas for videos: Continuing a series, writing an antagonist, in-universe politics, and creating side-characters.

oh so that's why Anton EGO is a critic

Don't forget that you should never criticize a story for love triangles. Stranger Things has a love triangle and it's great, therefor love triangle make stories better.

2:07 The ending says "We must get oiled up and-" And what, Jeff? *And what?*

I have a problem. I'm addicted to drugs. I can't function properly, nor can I be a productive member of society. my family has disowned me all because of this drug. Terrible writing advice is my drug, and I can't stop watching his videos. Send help.

I enjoyed the self aware humour and find this to be a crucial piece of advice to end the year on. I understand that it's meant to be a recurring joke but the Mary sue love triangle as your go to thing to poke fun at may lead to an implication that as long as your story isn't that it's all good. I want to dislike this video and send angry tweets because it doesn't have a Donald Trump reference But your also a perfect human being and your videos have never had any flaws please love me and respond to my stalker like messages.

1:54 As a creator, these types of "critics" bother me more than people who just directly insult me. The worst thing you can EVER say to any content creator is just "it's good", because it's too basic to sound like praise, and it effectively says "change nothing." I don't wanna hear that everything's perfectly fine, I just wanna hear what the hell is wrong with my writing!

Criticism should be given with the goal of helping someone improve. Be kind yet honest, sacrificing neither to criticize someone. Just make it clear to the person you’re criticizing that you care and that’s why you’re saying what you are. That way they’ll be more likely to respond to it well.

2:01 didn’t know you were such a great young adult novel writer

Every one in the KZfaq cartoon community needs to see this.

This is the best video on the internet! Okay, hyperboles aside, thanks for summing up my feelings on so much of the petty so-called "criticism" that infests the internet today. I shall enjoy re-watching this video to raise my spirits after wading through the torrents of ridiculous threads and articles that bombardall forms of social media.

"Insert -ism here" HAHAHA, I loved that part. I love how poltically neutral this statement is. It could easily refer to liberals saying things are racism or sexism when they aren't, or to conservatives saying they are feminist or whatever else conservatives say things are when they aren't. It leaves it open for each side to fill in their own -isms.

I'm going to look up that book. I'll be back 😄 It's a terrible book, people actually debated if it should be burned or not and it's banned in some counties.....😶

I had to pause the video at self awake "Unrelated Image" joke because I was laughing too hard XD

Whenever I write a story I always ask my readers to give me criticism, much better than just receiving hugs and kisses from all around.

Make sure that you argue with the person you're criticizing, and make it as personal as possible as soon as possible - and never give any indication that you believe they will - or even can - change.

Who else paused at 2:26 to read that story? It was great!

5:15 we must work day and night to save people from the oppressive grips of metabolism

I have multiple people reading something for me. Thanks for the helpful guide to give them. ;} Yeah, the internet can be a hive of vileness and empty insults, but it can also be a source of sincere compliments and genuine critique

But what happened after Jeff, Steve and Anthony oiled up? I’m hooked, don’t just leave me hanging!

He managed to shoehorn love triangle in a video totally unrelated to any form of storytelling

I had a writing friend on Twitter give me feedback for my query letter and first chapter. It was the best criticism that I've ever received. To the point and addresses why the problems are problems

0/10. Not enough love dohecahedrons.

I feel like one of the issues with giving criticism is that we aren't really taught how to give good feedback. I didn't really learn how to give decent feedback until I took creative writing and we had to give feedback for every single person's short stories.

Can you do an episode on horror /creepypasta?

The love triangle dystopia is becoming the next illuminazi- i meant illuminati.

Forget writing, this video works for criticizing or debating pretty much ANYTHING and should be a required watch for anyone who partakes in human interaction, whether in person or online.

This is actually a perfect commentary on the subject. And especially from 4:20 onwards, it really applies to video game fandoms, anime fandoms, and perhaps the worst fandoms of them all; kids cartoon fandoms.

*95 likes; No dislikes; This channel is loved so much*

2 views, 2 likes. Guess KZfaq’s sober.

I looked up 120 days of Sodom... I haven't used this bottle of bleach since Boku No Pico. *Unscrews cap*

I feel like Digibro died from this video.

You should do a collab with Overly Sarcastic Production

6:12 whose* WURST MOVIE EVER U R LITERALLY HITELR :P

4:20 - 4:35 So many internet "critics" need to see this!

I've gotten perfect criticism like "you made an error". Thanks, that'll help me know what to fix. Or "you misunderstood the original statement". Okay, which of all statements did I misunderstood? In what way can you see that I have misunderstood it? - Perfect help.

This video is everything. Also shout out to 120 Days of Sodom aka the greatest nightmare fuel of all time.

You’re beautiful and at least it wasn’t written in comic sans xddd

Don't forget that when you when giving criticism over time to one particular writer, you become harsher and decrease your amount of compassion while doing so, especially when the writer doesn't make the amount of progress you deem necessary.

This sounds like every "critique" against StarWars I've ever heard.

OOOOOH, CHIRSTMAS CAME EA- oh...wait... Happy chirstmas anyways yall ^^

@Terrible Writing Advice I love your channel. End of story. Also, I have a bunch of friends attempting to write their own stories too and they... have mixed opinions about the channel.

You should do a video about mentor figures in fantasy/sci-fi and how they almost always seem to die. Seems like it would make a good addition to The Chosen One video.

Seeing people botch criticism is somewhat frustrating when the piece of work being criticized is godawful because the artist responsible is way less likely to not only ignore the criticism present, but ignore reasonable criticism from others.

6:12 ecscuse me it's *******whose* turn it iz now wurst video evur!!!1!11oneone!

I laughed so hard at this one! These videos are always great. Why not give "advice" about writing comedy, memoirs, kid's books, or fanfiction? This is a bit different than what you usually do, but you could also give "advice" on starting a blog or youtube channel.

Basically CinemaSins and all Fandom Menace channels in a nutshell.

And remember, if the book has ANY amount of negative aspects, the good aspects are worthy of bullyi- I mean criticizing as well!

I think this was perfectly timed for the TLJ response LOL

That poor woman. She looked so happy in the previous videos, but now she's just sad.

Damn, this video is shockingly great and well-made despite the intentionally poor art-style. The writing is sharp and witty, the editing is fast-paced, the subject matter is handled with a shocking amount of elegance - Just a really good video all around! Definitely a highlight of the channel

this was a WONDERFUL video, using reverse psychology to hopefully get people to change. however the question mark was the wrong shade of green tbh, -5/1 WORST VIDEO EVER tm

Most avatar fandom needs to see this.

Got a suggestion for a future video: Strong Female Characters

Also, if the author doesn't respond, make sure to copy paste your critique and spam it everywhere so the author notices, even on places that have nothing to do with the work. Send contant emails and DMs about how terrible the show is, what are they going to do? File a restriction order?

You realy are breaking all the clichés not uploading a christmas episode

*0:06* This, this very thing scared me. A legion of Love Triangles, *the horror!*

Can you talk about how to properly write a love story or subplot? I've always wondered if there was a correct way to make love triangles work or if it's always a bad idea.

Something that I realise just recently now at days, most people always portray you as a troll when you give a critic that they don't like, and they dare call themselves artist, they are in this business for the praise, not because they actually care.

Also, a critic should never acknowledge any strengths in any work. Because that might mean people will take a slight interest in it! All those OTHER reviewers listing strengths as well as weaknesses are just BLIND and STUPID. Because remember: Any Negative Feedback = Truth and Honesty Any Positive Feedback = Lies and Blindness But seriously, most of the time, I find some of these reviewers who think that just because they are smaller in subscribers and views, that anything negative they say about anything is “real and genuine”. The only reason they do this isn’t to actually offer genuine criticism, but instead to “play a character”. At least, they’re able to use that excuse when someone calls out their flawed criticism. “Uhh, I was TOTALLY just playing a character when I said that. Stop taking it so seriously!” And to those people: Your ability to list flaws about something doesn’t make you better than anyone else. Your word isn’t gospel. You aren’t brave just for listing some mistakes. Actually list genuine flaws AND strengths (yes, BOTH) about something instead of masking mindless nitpicking and berating as “honest criticism”.